Do you find yourself holding menus, books or your phone at arm’s length just to read clearly? Are your eyes working overtime, squinting to bring close-up objects into focus? If so, you might have hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness. Unlike nearsightedness, which makes distant objects blurry, farsightedness makes close-up vision a challenge. It often starts in childhood and can become more noticeable with age. While some people naturally compensate for mild hyperopia, higher degrees of farsightedness can lead to eye strain, headaches and even an increased risk of conditions like glaucoma, amblyopia (lazy eye) and even retinal damage.

Blurry vision could be a simple sign that your prescription needs an update or might be pointing to a more serious underlying issue. The best way to know for sure? Schedule a comprehensive eye exam with The Eye Clinic Surgicenter to get a clear picture of your eye health.

Hyperopia occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea is too flat, causing light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it. This makes near vision blurry while distant objects remain clear. In severe cases, even far-off objects may appear blurry, making everyday activities even more difficult.

For extreme farsightedness, is LASIK the best vision correction option? Yes, but with limitations. LASIK reshapes the cornea to improve how light focuses on the retina, but it’s most effective for mild to moderate hyperopia. If you have extreme farsightedness, your cornea may require more reshaping than LASIK can safely provide.

While some people can still be good candidates for LASIK with severe hyperopia depending on factors like corneal thickness and overall eye health, others may be better suited for other corrective options that can provide excellent results. Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is similar to LASIK but does not involve creating a corneal flap, an ideal solution for those with thin corneas. Another advanced course of action is Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs), which function like permanent contact lenses placed inside the eye, offering sharper vision without altering the cornea’s structure. For people with extreme farsightedness or age-related vision changes, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one to enhance clarity and reduce dependency on glasses. Each of these procedures has unique benefits, meeting with a LASIK expert can help you narrow down which method aligns best with your prescription, corneal health, lifestyle and vision goals.

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